Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Pawpaw
In Hindi
लहसुन
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Knoblauch
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Ail
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Ajo
planta de la papaya
In Greek
σκόρδο
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
alho
planta mamão
In Polish
czosnek
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
allium
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Family
Liliaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Allium
Asimina Adans
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garlic and Pawpaw
Season and care of Garlic and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Pawpaw season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Garlic and Pawpaw Physical Information
Garlic and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garlic and Pawpaw are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Garlic and Pawpaw
Care of Garlic and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.